IPUT launches the Tropical Fruit Warehouse in Dublin’s Docklands

IPUT plc (“IPUT”) is pleased to launch the Tropical
Fruit Warehouse, an 80,000 sq.ft. landmark office development on
Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, Dublin 2 over-looking the Samuel Beckett
bridge and River Liffey.

30-32 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay is the last remaining original warehouse
on the quays and, from 1892, were used for the importation of tropical
fruit into Ireland. The buildings are being redeveloped by IPUT as the Tropical
Fruit Warehouse in recognition of this unique history. The
transformative scheme, which has been designed by Henry J Lyons
Architects in partnership with renowned façade specialists, Octatube,
will deliver over 80,000 sq. ft. of unique river front offices centred
around a restored warehouse to include a new six storey office block at
the rear overlooking a public square. The design incorporates two
floating, fully glazed office floors which cantilever over the warehouse
building providing unparalleled panoramic views over the River Liffey.

In keeping with IPUT’s long term approach to investing, the building has
been designed to meet the highest sustainability credentials and will
also incorporate a significant investment in the public realm - creating
a vibrant pedestrian connection from the River Liffey to Whitaker Square
at the rear.

Construction has commenced and is scheduled for completion in Spring
2021.

IPUT Chief Executive, Niall Gaffney, said: “The redevelopment
of The Tropical Fruit Warehouse is a great opportunity for IPUT to
create a landmark office property that is crafted to optimise
flexibility and deliver light filled space with panoramic views over the
River Liffey and Dublin’s skyline.

We are long term investors and as such we have deliberately pushed
the boundaries to develop a building that meets the highest global
standards in design and sustainability.”

Visit: www.tropicalfruitwarehouse.com

Joint letting agents for the Tropical Fruit Warehouse are Savills and
Cushman & Wakefield.

About IPUT plc

IPUT plc, is largest owner of office buildings in Dublin. IPUT’s
portfolio comprises 89 properties with a net asset value of
€2.5 billionThis portfolio is 470,000 sq. m. (5 million sq. ft.) of
institutional grade, prime commercial real-estate and includes large
scale offices, retail and logistics assets with a focus on offices in
Dublin’s core central business district.

Visit: www.iput.com

About the Tropical Fruit Warehouse

• The Tropical Fruit Warehouse at 30-32 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay will
  offer occupiers a unique waterfront location in the heart of Dublin’s
  docklands.
• The development - in excess of 80,000 sq. ft. – will include a new six
  storey office block at the rear of the site overlooking an existing
  public square; and, restoration of the original warehouse building
  incorporating the addition of two floating, fully glazed office floors
  which will cantilever over the protected structure providing panoramic
  views over the River Liffey.
• The development and extension to the protected structure minimises the
  impact on the original fabric of the warehouses and respects the
  historically significant elements of the original buildings. The
  original granite features; restored trusses; and exposed brick and
  stone walls will create a working experience and an environment like
  no other.
• Key elements of the restoration and which make the development truly
  unique include:
• The original roof trusses, dating from the late 19^th
  century, are being taken off-site for a complete restoration; and will
  give the warehouses unique character when completed.
• Remnants of the Hibernian Marine School (c. 1773) were discovered and
  a section of historical wall will now form an integral part of the
  scheme.
• Two granite carved figureheads hang over the doors of the building.
  These were originally keystones representing Anna Livia and the
  Atlantic, and were sculpted by Edward Smyth, an eminent Georgian
  architect.
• The development will also feature slab to slab glazing and in
  conjunction with efficient floorplates will allow for natural light to
  penetrate throughout creating an excellent working environment. In
  addition to this, tenants will be able to take advantage of the
  generous 3.5m (generally) floor to slab height to create a unique
  workspace. Additionally, the reception height will be doubled,
  allowing all blocks to be linked with a 2-storey high glazed façade.
• The scheme incorporates a significant investment in the public realm,
  with a new pedestrian walkway linking Hanover Street East, Whitaker
  Square and Sir John Rogerson’s Quay creating a vibrant social and
  collaboration space with the backdrop of the exposed brick and stone
  walls from the refurbished warehouse.
• The Tropical Fruit Warehouse has also been designed to meet the
  highest sustainability and efficiency credentials in the market
  including: being one of the first refurbishment projects to be
  completed to the new Nearly Zero – Energy Buildings (NZEB) standards;
  designed to LEED Platinum standards, the highest rating achievable in
  the green building classification process; and, the building will be
  WELL Gold enabled, allowing tenants to pursue this occupant focused
  standard if desirable.

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